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Primary school learners pitch energy-saving ideas
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Primary school learners in Ekurhuleni are invited to take part in a drawing competition that promotes energy-saving and renewable energy awareness through art.
The initiative allows children to express their own ideas through freehand artwork, without help from adults or the use of AI.
The City of Ekurhuleni says they are looking for original ideas and want to get young learners thinking about energy efficiency.
Entries close on 6-March, with prizes totalling R20 000 available for learners and their schools.
The initiative allows children to express their own ideas through freehand artwork, without help from adults or the use of AI.
The City of Ekurhuleni says they are looking for original ideas and want to get young learners thinking about energy efficiency.
Entries close on 6-March, with prizes totalling R20 000 available for learners and their schools.
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Inclusive reading celebrated on World Read Aloud Day
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Nal'ibali and the National Library of South Africa marked World Read Aloud Day on Wednesday by promoting inclusive reading for all kids.
For the first time, the official World Read Aloud Day story was created in South African Sign Language and all 11 official languages.
This meant Deaf children and those speaking different languages could also join in and enjoy the story.
Throughout February, families and communities are encouraged to read aloud to children across the country.
For the first time, the official World Read Aloud Day story was created in South African Sign Language and all 11 official languages.
This meant Deaf children and those speaking different languages could also join in and enjoy the story.
Throughout February, families and communities are encouraged to read aloud to children across the country.
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Johannesburg Zoo joins effort to protect endangered species
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The Johannesburg Zoo has joined the global Reverse the Red movement to protect endangered species, hosting a three-day programme from today until Sunday.
The initiative partners with schools, universities, and conservation organisations to offer a range of activities, including guided tours, interactive storytelling, and exhibitions.
Over the weekend, visitors can join hands-on workshops, animal exhibit tours, and conservation storytelling sessions to learn about protecting vulnerable wildlife.
The initiative partners with schools, universities, and conservation organisations to offer a range of activities, including guided tours, interactive storytelling, and exhibitions.
Over the weekend, visitors can join hands-on workshops, animal exhibit tours, and conservation storytelling sessions to learn about protecting vulnerable wildlife.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.30 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,873.55 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,738.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.30 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,873.55 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,738.00.
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